Welcome to HMP Thameside

At HMP Thameside we
provide a safe, decent, secure and respectful environment that
encapsulates a wide range of constructive activities.

Important Information

Change to Normal Regime

Our prison regimes have changed in order to reduce the spread of Covid-19. For more information on what is being done in Serco managed prisons as well as fast access contact information visit our response page.

COVID 19 – Visits suspended

These are extraordinary times, with unprecedented measures being put into place across the country, to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

This illness will affect residents, staff and our service providers, so we ask for your continued understanding of the impact that COVID-19 may be having at the establishment.

We at this establishment are doing everything that we can to keep the men in our care, safe.

In order for us to do this, we may need to take a number of actions in the days ahead, such as reducing our available regime and/or imposing periods of self-isolation (this would be determined by medical professionals in line with Government and PHE guidance).

Following the Government’s announcement on March 23rd 2020, we must inform you that our prison is now closed to visitors. This is necessary, to ensure that we comply with the increased Social Distancing measures, now in force. Please be assured that this position will be subject to ongoing review, to ensure that we are able to recommence visits at the earliest opportunity.

Whilst visits are not taking place, we would ask for your help in maintaining regular communication with your friend, family member or loved one. There are still a number of other ways you can contact someone in prison, as follows:

• https://www.emailaprisoner.com
This service provides the opportunity for you to email a resident at the establishment and would not be subject to any potential postal service disruption.

You can still write in to your resident at this establishment and they will be able to call you utilising the existing prison telephone systems. We will work to maximise the opportunities for residents to call you on a regular basis. Some further helpful information can be found online here: https://www.gov.uk/staying-in-touch-with-someone-in-prison

We understand that this will be a worrying time for you, but it is very important that we are able to take the actions we deem to be necessary, in order that our response to the threat of this virus is as effective as it can be.

Thank you for your patience, co-operation and support during this challenging time.

There are also a number of other helplines, which may be helpful for families and friends:
https://www.gov.uk/support-for-families-friends-of-prisoners
Further information from GOV.UK, the NHS and Public Health England, can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public